Hell’s Pawn – Jay Bell Books

New story! Icarus and Apollo New series! Pride High

June 22nd, 2022 | Books, Fantasy, Hell's Pawn

Most of us are familiar with the myth of Icarus. It’s that old “don’t aim too high” myth that needed a serious overhaul. So I took it upon myself to fix it by making it MUCH more gay. The result is my latest novella, Icarus and Apollo. In it, a handsome young man—Icarus—becomes obsessed with...

Ten Reasons You Should Read Hell’s Pawn

December 11th, 2011 | Books, Gay, Hell's Pawn

1. Because one of the characters from Something Like Summer makes an appearance. Considering this book takes place in the afterlife, you can probably guess who. It’s just a small cameo, taking up about six pages, but it’s heartfelt and writing that scene felt like visiting an old friend again. 2. One of the main...

Hell and Summer win Rainbow Awards!

December 8th, 2011 | Books, Fantasy, Gay, Hell's Pawn, Something Like Summer

I love rainbows, and I love getting awards, so it’s no wonder that I love the Rainbow Awards! This year even more so than usual, because two of my books won! But first, some background information, since you may be wondering what the Rainbow Awards are all about. Some years back, Elisa Rolle decided to...

Inspiration – Hell’s Pawn

September 5th, 2011 | Books, Gay, Hell's Pawn, Inspiration

It’s hard to pin down just when and where Hell’s Pawn took root in my mind. When I was a kid, Piers Anthony’s Incarnations of Immortality series introduced me to the concept of Purgatory and a contemporary take on the afterlife. I later made a study of mythology and religion in my teens which was...

Hell’s Pawn is out!

July 30th, 2011 | Books, Hell's Pawn

Take off your pants and celebrate, because Hell’s Pawn is out! For me this means fame, fortune, and living solely off champagne and vegetarian caviar. For you, this hopefully means a couple days of edge-of-your-seat entertainment. What’s it all about, you ask? A dead guy. No, not a zombie or a ghost, but a guy...

The Evolution of a Book Cover

May 24th, 2011 | Books, Gay, Hell's Pawn

My third novel, Hell’s Pawn, is nearing release. Rather than just reveal the cover art like I usually do, I thought it would be fun to show you all the stages we went through to get to the final product. Hell’s Pawn is a story that takes place completely in the afterlife. Not just Heaven...

Of stories yet to be told…

February 27th, 2011 | Books, Hell's Pawn

“Ever thought of doing a sequel?” This question is music to an author’s ears. So many of you wonderful readers (that possess exquisite taste, I might add) have been asking me what my plans are for future novels. Naturally the word sequel has been bandied about quite a bit. This is a tremendous compliment because...